Province Syria Phoenice
City Sidon 
Region Phoenicia
Reign Elagabalus
Obverse inscription IMP CAESAR M AV ANTONINVS (AVG)
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription AVR PIA SIDON COL METRO
Reverse design Astarte standing facing, turreted, holding long sceptre and resting on trophy on her right, crowned by Nike standing on small column, left, on her left; at her feet, to left, small Marsyas standing, right, carrying wineskin on shoulder and raising hand

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1900,0707.116
Reference BMC 242
Diameter 30
Weight 18.68
Axis 12
Note